This is reported on the website of the Italian government.
The visit was originally scheduled for April, but was postponed due to the death of Pope Francis.
Highlights of the session:
The visit is aimed at deepening political and economic cooperation between Italy and Uzbekistan.
Meloni will take part in the first Central Asia-Italy Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, where he will meet with the leaders of five countries in the region.
In 2024, the trade turnover between Italy and Uzbekistan amounted to $ 438 million, including Uzbekistan's exports of $44.6 million and imports of $393.4 million.
In June 2023, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Italy, where agreements worth more than 9 billion euros were signed. In response, Italian President Sergio Mattarella visited Uzbekistan in November 2023.
This visit underscores the desire of both countries to strengthen their strategic partnership and expand cooperation in various fields.
